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Independent Child Trafficking Guardians

Scottish Government

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15 Aug 2024 at 13:40

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Award

20 Apr 2023 at 09:10

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Tender

26 Aug 2022 at 09:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to the Scottish Refugee Council for the provision of Independent Child Trafficking Guardians. This contract, with a value of £6.5 million, is intended to deliver vital social work and related services, primarily aimed at supporting unaccompanied children and young people who are potential victims of human trafficking. The contract covers the period from 27 February 2023 to 31 March 2026, with service locations primarily in the UKM region. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure, and the contract is currently in the award update stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services to engage with a high-profile and impactful project. Companies with expertise in guidance, welfare, and administrative social services, particularly those with experience working with children and young people, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The Scottish Government's commitment to this initiative underscores the growing demand for specialised services to address human trafficking, making it an opportune moment for businesses in the social services sector to expand their operations and influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Child Trafficking Guardians

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Independent Child Trafficking Guardians. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month periods. There will be a 3 month implementation period between 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023 after which the contract will commence on 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026. The optional extension periods will extend the contract to 31 March 2027 or 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per section II.2.4

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036324
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025960-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85320000 - Social services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Scottish Refugee Council

Further Information

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